Excerpts from the Press Conference
07/22/1943
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The resistance of free peoples has made possible the mounting powers of the United Nations.
It is hereby ordered that the American, European-African-Middle Eastern, and Asiatic-Pacific campaign medals be established.
Most of the people in the very important production are working 48 hours.
Let Your Excellency rest assured that the steadily growing power of the United States has been, and will continue to be, dedicated to comple...